In recent years, as social media scrutiny intensifies and criticisms become borderline unhinged, many celebrities have come out to talk candidly about their mental state. And one such golden boy happens to be Will Smith. The actor who had all the tectonic plates that he so carefully stacked over the course of his decade-long career fall into a scattered mess in a weird amalgamation of his professional and personal life is one such celebrity who has done a lot of soul-searching.

As the box office numbers and the music comeback, both looked refreshing on Smith's portfolio, indicating the audience's forgiveness, it seems that the actor has yet to gain his own.

From once being the highest-paid actor in Hollywood to gracefully maintaining his position as the second, despite the kerfuffle that his career has been since the Oscar slap, Will Smith's talent knows no bounds. However, as he was left to question if success is all that matters after the shunning that resulted from his Oscar slap, Smith had to take the soul-searching route. In his recent soul-searching confession to Willie Moore Jr. of Praise 102.5, as displayed on Fox 5, Smith offered up a revelation that strikes a chord: while the world may have "forgiven" you, it’s likely you who still holds the grudge.

While speaking about his musical comeback after an extended hiatus, the actor spoke about everything that had pushed him to the moment, and most of the credit fell on his soul-searching journey. This is also evident in his comeback track, a leap from his earlier groovy style, 'You Can Make It' which proved to be just the 'believe in yourself' anthem that fans needed this summer.

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The beautiful perspective that Smith has gained while on his soul-searching journey has undoubtedly switched things up for him as clear by the recent glow-up of his career.

When Will Smith walked up the stage to not so softly caress Chris Rock's face, there was more that happened than just a million memes emerging, contrary to popular belief. It was a moment of weakness in the life of an actor who has managed to convincingly hone his emotions as per the character's requirement. And it was also a crack in his perfect image, and very evidently his mental state as well. Fortunately for Smith, the soul searching has brought him the best of both worlds, as he enjoys one of his biggest hits of all time with Bad Boys.

While the box office numbers looking good for Will Smith, but the award season might follow suit as well with the actor reportedly having submitted a plea to the Oscars committee to reconsider his ten-year ban from the Academy Awards. Whether this will reap any sweet fruits is questionable, but that Will Smith is taking on life with a stride once again is as clear as day.

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